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Calne Station, 1948
This photograph was taken in 1948 and shows 0-4-2 tank locomotive No. 1453 arriving from Chippenham at Calne Station in Wiltshire
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Media ID 14682778
© STEAM Museum of the GWR
Station Tank Locomotive Wiltshire 1453 Calne
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
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Streamlined, one sided modern and attractive table top print
Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 10.2cm (6" x 4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of a bygone era at Calne Station in Wiltshire, as 0-4-2 tank locomotive No. 1453 pulls into the station from Chippenham in 1948. The steam engine, adorned with its distinctive number and GWR livery, exudes an air of power and determination as it comes to a halt, ready to discharge its passengers and cargo. The scene is one of quiet industriousness, with the station platform bustling with activity. Passengers, bundled up against the chill of the post-war winter, disembark from the train, their faces etched with the mixture of relief and anticipation that comes with reaching their destination. Meanwhile, porters scurry about, tending to the luggage and freight, their every movement a testament to the efficiency and organization that kept the railway running smoothly. The station itself, with its red-brick buildings and tall, arched windows, stands proudly in the background, a symbol of the railway's rich history and enduring importance to the community. The scene is one of simple, yet profound beauty, a snapshot of a time when the railway was the lifeblood of the countryside, connecting people and places in a way that few other modes of transport could. This photograph, taken at Calne Station in 1948, is a poignant reminder of a time when steam trains ruled the rails and the romance of travel by rail was at its height. It is a testament to the power and majesty of the steam engine, and a tribute to the men and women who kept the railway running, day in and day out.
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